ANNOUNCEMENT: A Chance To Win A EBook Reader!
A CHANCE TO WIN A EBOOK READER! This year CLA will be celebrating 70 years of its existence at the CLA Forum here in Ottawa June 1-3, 2016. In honor of this celebration we would like…
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Author: Jerome Autain
Jerome Autain is the lead editor of Canadian Library Association. He writes and curates coverage of library policy, professional development, digital services, and the issues shaping library communities across Canada, with a focus on making sector news and Canadian Library Association historical resources clear and useful to librarians, information professionals, and readers.
CLA Urges Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Reconsider Cuts to Public Libraries
IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Ottawa. April 28, 2016) – As a result of budget cuts announced by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, 54 public library branches in the province will be closed. This is devastating for the…
Rebecca Jones and Alvin Schrader named recipients of the CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award 2016
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, April 22, 2016: The Canadian Library Association/Association canadienne des bibliothèques is pleased to announce that the 2016 CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award is being presented to two worthy recipients, Rebecca Jones and…
Sara Gillis is named recipient of the CLA Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award 2016
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, April 22, 2016: The Canadian Library Association/Association canadienne des bibliotheques, is pleased to announce that the recipient of CLA’s 2016 Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award is Sara Gillis, Community Engagement Manager at Halifax Public…
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE LIBRARY MATERIALS SHIPPING TOOL/AVIS IMPORTANT CONCERNANT L’’OUTIL D’EXPÉDION DES DOCUMENTS DE BIBLIOTHÊQUE
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE LIBRARY MATERIALS SHIPPING TOOL (updated April 22, 2016) Effective July 1 st , 2016, libraries using the Library Materials Shipping Tool (EOE Secure) will only be able to pay for their shipments…
Update from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA/FCAB)
Communication from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA/FCAB) March 2016 – At the Canadian Library Association members meeting January 27, 2016, CLA members voted to dissolve the association.…
2015-2016 Press Release for Shortlist Book of the Year for Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2016, Ottawa: The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques proudly presents the shortlist for the 2016 Book of the Year for Children Award. This respected award honours a book…
The Canadian Library Association, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council have jointly prepared a statement in response to the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2016, Ottawa: The Canadian Library Association, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council have jointly prepared a statement in response to the text of the Trans-Pacific…
Canadian Library Association Results of the Special General Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2016, Ottawa: Today the Canadian Library Association (CLA) took the first formal step to establish a new unified national library advocacy organization. CLA has been the national voice of the Canadian…